Madsen's Bowling & Billiards

Great experience! The staff was friendly and helpful. The variety of games was impressive and fun!…read more I can't wait to come back.

I had some kinda berry drink, the games were decently cheap, was a nice fun stop while we checked…read moreout a few bars

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4.3(6 reviews)

44.8 mi•South Omaha

I used to love coming to this bar years ago back when it was like "Buds"? Neighborhood bar, good…read morepeople. Last night was not that night. Bartender was an older lady, nice and helpful. Cast of characters sitting as a group at the bar-thugs. They had a pit bull in there and were tossing it things across the bar so it would chase it down. Girlfriend was afraid to use the restroom, not just because of the dog. The two is for the bartender. Otherwise "0".

Great people...great prices.. the owner Eric is down to earth cool..and Willy the bartender should…read morewin the bartender of the year award...STOP IN AND CHECK IT OUT...

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Bloody Mary

Kick Shots

4.0(1 review)

39.0 mi

Good guys, clean bar, I'm updating and adding another star. This place will be good if f more…read morepeople start coming in here.

Big John's Billiards

3.0(39 reviews)

40.5 mi•West Omaha

I have never eaten food here before, but i can say I always have fun when I go. It's a great place…read moreto hang out with friends and grab some drinks if it's that kind of a night. On busier nights they will come to your table to check on you, but otherwise you can just grab drinks up at the counter. It's a lowkey place to have a good time.

Such fun! A reasonably priced per hour pool table, dive bar level drinks and prices, nostalgic…read morepinball machines with a tournament style upgrade that I never tried to figure out, and an amazing taco truck outside! Other than the smoker's area being right at the front door, it was a perfect casual evening. Have fun!!

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Valid I.D. Requirements and Non acceptable I.D's

Shooters Pool & Sports Bar

2.9(11 reviews)

44.0 mi

Free pool on Tuesdays and Fridays, dart boards, cheap drinks, and greasy bar food…read more We've come in here early with the kids to play some pool and get cheese curds, pickle chips, pretzels and cheese, etc.. to have some family fun, and come here later with friends for drinks and some friendly competition. It's always been a good time. Typically they have sports and a movie playing on the TVs - today it's MLB and Beetlejuice. If you plug some money into the jukebox the music plays on the speakers instead of the movie.

Shooters is quite nice inside...We shot darts..sat at the bar and had a couple drinks. If you like…read moreto shoot pool this is the place you wanna be! Lots of parking..bartenders were very nice and attentive...20ish to 30ish vibes..music was great and they had Keno...zi love Keno!

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Stoli's Lounge

3.6(17 reviews)

41.9 mi•West Omaha

This is @ Jessica C. who continues to bad mouth Stolis and the new owners. Jessica aren't you just…read morea disgruntled ex-employee of Stolis? You were never even an employee for the new owners yet you simply and carelessly continue to badmouth this establishment every chance you get. You also worked for one of my close friends at Bushwood and did not last long there either funny how full circle comes around :) Now you are working at The O Bar and if certain people wanted to be vindictive they could have given them the full fair warning on hiring you, but they didn't. So the point is you shouldn't run around bad mouthing establishments you have worked for in the past, because Omaha is small enough that you will eventually run out of places to bartend. Put your big girl panties on and learn, that as business owners they do not open a business to cater to employees they open to make money and achieve goals they set, weather it is to support there family or just for fun. I would have to say that it is more than fair to assume (given your sour reviews for previous employer's) that you have never achieved either one of those A) Owning your own business and B) Achieving goals. With all of this being said maybe you will learn to grow up and get busy setting goals for yourself, because you obviously have to much time on your hands. The new owners of Stolis are some of the greatest people you will ever get to meet inside and outside of the bar. Not only is it owned by great people, but they would have done anything for you and I mean anything. Sorry you are so bitter over an experience you never had, but when you get a chance drive by Stolis and see all of the business they did NOT lose over your review. Cheers to your future goals (hopefully)!!!! Yours Truly, Lacee Navarro

Great bar, good people, Pool tables, darts, karoake. Good casual place to grab some drinks and…read morehangout.

Jaeger bombs on special during karaoke nights!

Annual Christmas charity event

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Party time!

Sun Valley Lanes & Games

4.1(24 reviews)

3.9 mi

My family reserved two lanes here for a birthday celebration and we ate dinner here too. There was…read moreno problem with getting the shoes and the process of setting up the lanes. The wait staff were nice, even when we sent back a vegetarian pizza that had hamburger on it. When I got the right pizza, I was satisfied. It was deep dish. I wouldn't go out of my way for it but it was very good in the environment. The drinks were also good and the bartender was very kind. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

We came here for a family Christmas party, and we had a great time. We bowled for a few hours, and…read morewe really enjoyed the bowling games that let some of the less skilled bowlers find success. The drinks from the bar were strong, and our food was pretty good for bowling alley food. We finished the night with a round of laser tag, which was so fun for a group of adults. The course is large with multiple levels, and we had a great time.

Colorful display behind the lanes

Laser tag session can be viewed in arcade

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Boston M.

6 years ago

I have been here in the past and had a great time with friends at a very affordable price. You can go down the street to Hollywood bowling and pay twice as much for nothing in return. Also props to the owners for sticking up to the maniacs running the city. They are right, go at your own risk; if you don't like it, simply don't give them your business. People need to stop acting like the moral police and telling people what they can and can't do. read more

Malcolm C.

Elite 26

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375

713

1 year ago

Madsen's is a fun, friendly place to hang out , great for shooting pool, playing darts, or bowling with friends or family. The service is always awesome, and you're always greeted with a smile. The pool tables are well maintained, the bar is fully stocked, and the food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Great atmosphere overall fun spot for all ages! read more

Riley W.

6 years ago

This dirty bowling alley doesn't follow LAW and ORDER. The owner has exhibited wild irresponsibility and demonstrates having more care about his own personal politics and income than care for the wellbeing of patrons. read more

V B.

10 years ago

This place is incredible. If you are looking for a fun night out with friends or family, with some great tasting food this is the place. Prices are reasonable , the staff is great. Thanks yall. read more

Rachel M.

6 years ago

Great place!!!!!! Will definitely go here again! Thank you for providing a free, great place for our family to enjoy. We appreciate this business and the owner! read more

Alivia H.

10 months ago

walked in at 9 said i couldnt play because theyre closing at 10??? thought u closed at 11 horrible place wouldnt recommend 100%

Dillon H.

6 years ago

The bearded baby of an owner chose the wrong hill to die on. Super-spreader confirmed.

Anne R.

5 years ago

Horrible place! Will never return. Cockroaches all over the place. Disgusting.

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